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In Memoriam: Caroline Meyer Riley
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Caroline Meyer Riley. Caroline’s departure on July 13, 2023, has left us deeply saddened, as we mourn the loss of an extraordinary legal professional and a cherished member of our law firm family.
End the Unpleasantness….Summarily
A Quick Guide to Dismissing Frivolous Human Rights Complaints Brought Against Condo Boards and Property Managers.
CERB / CRB is Deductible from a Past Loss of Income Award
The debate is over. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that any Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and/or Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) received by a plaintiff is deductible pursuant to s. 267.8(1)2 of the Insurance Act.
New Tribunal, Who Dis?
Think your explicit photos are getting the justice they deserve? Think again! Discover why the Human Rights Tribunal won’t entertain your junk mail and what they actually handle!
ONCA Clarifies that Business Interruption Losses are Not an Insured Loss
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the Superior Court Decision in Workman yet again confirming business interruption losses relating to COVID-19 are not insured losses.
ONCA clarifies psychological damages from a products liability perspective
In this Court of Appeal case, an appeal by representative plaintiffs was rejected where the plaintiffs sought certification of a proposed product liability class action. This is a significant outcome for all those involved with products liability actions.
The Future is Nigh: The Enactment of the Autonomous Vehicle Act
The Autonomous Vehicle Act is here and its the first of its kind. Read on to see what the future holds.
If they don’t remit, the HST’s not legit
In 2019 the legislature amended the SABS to confirm that the med/rehab limits are exclusive of HST. But when exactly is HST payable in accident benefits claims?
A Worker in an Executive’s Clothing
Does the Executive Officer Exception under the WSIA apply to every Executive Officer?
ONCA Confirms Business Interruption Losses are Not Insured Losses
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that business interruption losses relating to COVID-19 are not insured losses.
Priority Disputes 101: The Final Frontier
When a priority dispute doesn’t resolve in the normal course, the parties submit the issues to a private arbitrator. Oh …. there is also another notice provision that we haven’t discussed yet!